THEOSISJerome of Stridon
Every endeavor has its moment and purpose. Humanity is often troubled by the uncertainties of what is to come; who can reveal to him how it will unfold? While many events transpire, the righteous are unable to foresee what lies ahead or grasp the reasons behind every situation, for the future remains unknown to all. Yet there lies a firm belief that all things are orchestrated by God for the good of humanity, and nothing occurs outside His divine will. It is a deep yearning within mankind that, as the poet expresses, "The mind of man does not know the future fate, the lot,"—where one anticipates one outcome but experiences another, expecting danger in one direction only to be caught off guard by an unseen adversary.
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In the translation by the Seventy and Theodotion, they mention "and a man great knowledge on that," but in the Hebrew text, the term translates more accurately to "malice," not "knowledge." The letters resh and dalet in Hebrew share a resemblance, allowing for the potential reading of daath (בעוז) in place of raath (רעח), meaning knowledge instead of malice. This nuance is clearer to those versed in the Hebrew language. The conclusion of these verses states, "for he knoweth not what was, nor what shall be after him, who shall declare unto him." Our translation from the Hebrew reveals a different implication: we are unable to know our past, nor can we fully understand how the future will unfold.